“Flu” seems to be a catchall word used to describe many different illnesses, from human flu to avian flu. Now, dogs can catch dog flu. But do you really understand the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this potentially life-threatening illness?

Great things come in small packages. You may have heard this phrase before, but if you are a small dog owner, you really understand the meaning. While much of the care for small dogs is similar to caring for larger breeds, there are certain factors that need to be considered to keep your small dog happy and healthy throughout his lifetime.

Grandma’s gotten cranky. While your mother used to love gardening, sunshine and chatting with her friends, getting older seems to have made her prefer grousing, sneering and chortling at your ideas. She spends hours in front of reality TV, at least on the days she gets out of bed. She even yelled at her grandkids during the last visit, something that’s nearly unheard of for many grandmothers.